Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - EASC 208 D100

Introduction to Geochemistry (3)

Class Number: 1653

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 19, 2021
    Mon, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EASC 202, CHEM 121, 122 and 126. All with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Distribution and cycles of elements, minerals and rocks on and within Earth. Understanding and evolution of Earth systems through high and low temperature fluid-rock interaction, aqueous geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopes. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

General: REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION: Q
- Introductory concepts of geochemical systems:    

  • Nucleosynthesis
  • Atomic structure
  • Periodic Table
  • Cosmic Evolution 
- Global Chemical Differentiation
- Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Substitution in Crystals
- Thermodynamics
- Isotope Geology
- Stable Mineral Assemblages, Phase Diagrams
- Geothermobarometry
- Atmospheric/Oceanic Evolution and Chemistry
- Geochemical Cycles
- Crustal Fluids
- Simple and Multicomponent Mixing
- Geochemistry of the Major Rock Types:         
  • Sedimentary Rocks
  • Igneous Rocks
  • Metamorphic Rocks

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Letter Grade
A+: 90-100 %
A : 85-89.99 % 
A- : 80-84.99 %
B+: 77-79.99 %
B : 73-76.99 %
B- : 70-72.99 %
C+ : 67-69.99 %
C : 63-66.99 %
C- : 60-62.99 %
D: 50 – 59.99 %

Grading

  • Laboratory Assignments 15%
  • Final Lab Examination 25%
  • Presentation 10%
  • Mid Term Test 15%
  • Final Theory Examination 35%

NOTES:

Absence (virtual or physical) from class or from lab can make learning the course material difficult and thus missing classes or labs may result in missed material and poorer grades. The Professor and the Teaching Assistant(s) are unable to provide individual tutoring for students who miss classes or labs.

*One face-to -face lab, all other labs and lectures will be delivered synchronously on line

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Principles and Applications of Geochemistry, 2nd edition, G. Faure, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1997
*Not available electronically
ISBN: 978-0-02-336450-1

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).